Swissport to Contest Ramp Handling Tender Rankings to Protect Alitalia Employees and Investments

Zurich, Switzerland, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is prepared to contest the award rankings and is fully committed to pursuing legal remedies to safeguard the interests of over 2,300 former Alitalia employees and the considerable investments the company. Swissport is dismayed to learn of the preliminary ranking list of the ramp handling tender… Read the full press release

Korean Air and Delta Employees Join Forces for Han River Clean-Up Event

Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air and Delta Air Lines employees volunteered at a Han River clean-up event in Yeouido, Seoul on October 20 to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the two airlines’ transpacific joint venture. In cooperation with Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Volunteer Center, 150 employees from the… Read the full press release

Korean Air Employees Volunteer to Celebrate Chuseok with Elderly Residents

Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — On September 22, a total of 40 Korean Air employees and members from the airline’s catering and duty free service partner, Korean Air CND Services, volunteered at a local senior center near the airline’s headquarters in Gangseo, Seoul ahead of Chuseok, the mid-autumn harvest festival. The… Read the full press release

Korean Air and Delta employees team up to repair homes in the Philippines resettlement site

Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air and Delta Air Lines employees participated in a home repair project in Calauan, the Philippines, on March 17, 2023. Calauan in Laguna Province is home to a resettlement site project of 650 houses built by Habitat for Humanity for low-income families affected by Typhoon… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group hosts a global sustainability learning festival for its employees to reinforce its commitment towards lifelong learning and sustainability goals

Singapore, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Employees from across the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will participate in a three-day long sustainability-themed global learning festival this week, supporting the Group’s commitment towards a lifelong learning culture for its people. Participants at the biennial Learning and Innovation for Everyone (LIFE) festival will engage in more than… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport Implements Impressive Salary Hikes of Over 17% for Employees Despite Economic Challenges

Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — It is important for Budapest Airport that the employees of the BUD group should be able to count on the company even in difficult economic circumstances, which is why the airport operator increased the salaries of its employees by an average of 13 percent last March and… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Academy launches digital crash courses aimed to support employees in the hotel industry

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Academy has launched a series of digital crash courses specifically geared to employees in the hotel industry. The training program “Refresh your Hotel Skills” is to focus on essential know-how in the hotel industry, such as an understanding of front office, kitchen, housekeeping,… Read the full press release

Lufthansa began vaccinating employees in Germany

Initially up to 2,000 weekly vaccinations Michael Niggemann: “Lufthansa employees make important contribution to society.” Crews and employees with personal customer contact receive vaccination offer first Cologne, Germany, 2021-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa today (07.06.2021) began vaccinating the first employees in Germany. In the first week, 2,000 vaccine doses will be available and… Read the full press release

dnata Singapore launches training committee to promote skills training initiatives for employees

Singapore, 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata Singapore has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with dnata Singapore Staff Union (DSSU) and the National Trades Union Congress’ Employment and Employability Institute (NTUC’s e2i) to set up a company training committee (CTC). This partnership will enable dnata Singapore to equip its employees with necessary core competencies… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport employees lead voluntary campaign to support local communities affected by the Covid-19 crisis

Employees at the UK’s third largest airport are leading an unprecedented voluntary campaign to support local communities affected by the Covid-19 crisis Staff-led initiatives range from a resource pack for homeschooling families to phone calls for the elderly and isolated Thousands of aircraft meals delivered to food banks and schools Manchester, UK, 2020-Jun-03 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces mandatory use of face masks for guests and employees

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — To align with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations and to keep employees and guests safe, face masks will be mandatory for guests starting May 11 and for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air employees who cannot maintain six feet of social distance from guests or co-workers, starting May 4…. Read the full press release

Bombardier expects 11,000 employees to return-to-work over the next few weeks

Return-to-work actions in full compliance with the strictest health and safety measures and guidelines Will utilize the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program for the benefit of employees in Canada Montréal, Canada, 2020-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier (TSX: BBD.B) today (April 28, 2020) announced that it has begun the process of recalling most… Read the full press release

COVID-19: Icelandair Group announces reduction in the number of employees and changes to its organizational structure

Reykjavik, Iceland, 2020-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on the aviation and travel industries with continued uncertainty for the unforeseeable future. To respond to the situation, Icelandair Group is taking extensive measures to get the Company through an extended period of minimum operations, including a considerable reduction… Read the full press release

Emirates ensures the health and safety of its employees and customers with extra precautionary measures at the airport and on board

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is stepping up precautionary measures at the airport and on board to ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers. All cabin crew, boarding agents and ground staff in direct contact with passengers will now don personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes a protective… Read the full press release

GE Aviation Leadership Development Programme kicks off for UAE National employees at the Emirates Group

DUBAI, UAE, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group and GE Aviation have officially kicked off GE’s Leadership Development Programme for 28 UAE National employees at the Emirates Group. The commencement of the programme follows on from the MOU signed between both organisations at the Dubai Airshow 2019, and since then qualifying Emirati… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines will share $667 million with its Employees through its ProfitSharing Plan for 2019

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced yesterday it will share $667 million with its Employees through its ProfitSharing Plan for 2019, which includes a discretionary, incremental profitsharing award for compensation from The Boeing Company related to the 2019 financial impact of the MAX groundings. This $667 million profitsharing award is equivalent to $1.8 million a… Read the full press release

Changi Airport Group commits $10 million to upskill employees for digital transformation

SINGAPORE, 2019-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) will commit S$10 million over two years to upskill its 2,000 employees in adaptive, technological and technical skillsets to prepare them for new jobs and tasks to be created by the company’s digital transformation. It announced this today (2 December 2019) at the signing… Read the full press release

Over 1,000 former Thomas Cook and supply chain employees attended employment fair at Manchester Airport

Manchester, UK, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — An employment fair which took place at Manchester Airport last week (Thursday 3 October) was attended by over 1,000 former Thomas Cook and supply chain employees. Following the announcement on 23 September that the company had entered compulsory liquidation, public and private partners worked together to host the… Read the full press release

More than 5,000 positions at Manchester Airport’s employment event for former Thomas Cook employees

Manchester Airport to play host for dedicated employment event for Thomas Cook employees who lost their jobs Event also open for those working in airline’s supply chain who are also impacted Businesses offering jobs include TUI, British Airways, Jet.com, plus many more Free transport to and from event for those attending Support including money advice… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport to hold employment fair for former Thomas Cook employees

Manchester, UK, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A dedicated employment fair for the thousands of North West workers who have lost their jobs following the demise of Thomas Cook, including supply chain employees, will be held at Manchester Airport on Thursday 3 October. The event – at the Runway Visitor Park at the airport –… Read the full press release

easyJet to reach out to Thomas Cook employees to encourage them to apply for current opportunities

LUTON, England, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has today announced that it will be holding drop in sessions for Thomas Cook employees and bolstering its planned upcoming recruitment days in order to be able to accommodate more applicants from Thomas Cook. The airline has also reached out to Thomas Cook employees to encourage… Read the full press release

VisitScotland partners with women’s health crusaders to provide free period products for its employees

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitScotland has joined forces with women’s health crusaders to provide free period products for its employees. The national tourism organisation is fighting period poverty alongside social enterprise, Hey Girls by making sure staff – across 37 sites – have access to plastic-free tampons and sanitary pads. To… Read the full press release

The Chicago Department of Aviation rolled out a new Code of Conduct for all CDA employees and vendors

Revised standards will apply to all employees, contractors, and those who do business with the CDA as City embarks on transformative airport capital projects CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (08/31/2019) rolled out a new Code of Conduct designed to serve as a roadmap for all CDA employees and vendors. The CDA Code… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines employees voted to ratify two new five-year agreements

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — 5,200 Alaska Airlines employees represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers voted to ratify two new five-year agreements. The two agreements cover the nearly 4,500 clerical, office and passenger service employees and more than 700 ramp service and stores agent employees. “We are proud of… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and Matador Network launches travel series, My City, My Heart: An Insiders’ Guide by Southwest Employees

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2019-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Matador Network today (Aug 6, 2019) release the first of a four-episode series called, My City, My Heart: An Insiders’ Guide by Southwest Employees. Episode One features Southwest® Flight Attendant Javier, who shares his insider tips to exploring what he loves most about his… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group employees fly CO2 neutral on business trips

Conversion to CO2-neutral vehicles on the ground by 2030 Expansion of help alliance projects and corporate volunteering COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is setting new accents for the environment and society. With three measures, the company underpins its goal of consolidating its leading position in the aviation industry in the… Read the full press release

BWI Thurgood Marshall’s organizations and employees to support and assist federal workforce during the partial government shutdown

Donated Meals, Discounted Concessions, and Food Drive to Assist Federal Workers Baltimore, MD, 2019-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Organizations and employees from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport are taking action to support the airport’s federal safety and security personnel affected by the partial government shutdown. More than 600 federal employees work at BWI Marshall… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines invites guests and employees to celebrate National Ugly Holiday Sweater Day on Friday, Dec. 21

Guests and employees invited to celebrate National Ugly Holiday Sweater Day on Friday, Dec. 21 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2018-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of National Ugly Holiday Sweater Day, Alaska Airlines guests who wear their festive holiday sweaters to the airport on Friday, Dec. 21 can board their flight early. The one-day promotion will be celebrated by… Read the full press release

South African Airways launches new App to promote communication between management and its employees

JOHANNESBURG, AFRICA, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) this week launched one of its flagship initiatives to promote communication between management and its employees. The App, which is innovative and the first of its kind in the history of the airline, can be downloaded on mobile devices. It will enable employees to… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines awarded $543 million to its employees

DALLAS, TX, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Employees were awarded $543 million today in ProfitSharing. The 2017 award equals approximately 11.3 percent of each eligible Employee’s eligible compensation—the equivalent of more than five weeks’ pay. This $543 million contribution—nearly $1.5 million a day—is the third-largest total dollar amount Southwest Airlines® has ever allocated… Read the full press release